ALGON National President Leads High-Level Delegation to Technical Session on Supreme Court Judgement and Emerging Issues
In a significant move, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu’azu Maifata, is leading a high-level delegation of the National Executive Council (NEC) to a one-day technical session. The event, themed “Enhancing…
Reign Of Impunity: Labour Party NTC Sounds Alarm Over Abure’s Illegal Congresses And National Convention, Warns Members of Consequences
A storm is brewing in the Labour Party as the National Transition Committee (NTC) has issued a stark warning to party members and the general public against the planned membership registration/validation, congresses, and national convention called by the suspended former…
Nigerian Defence Ministers Condemn Gruesome Killing Of District Head, Vow To Bring Perpetrators To Justice
In a strong show of solidarity, the Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, and the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, have condemned the gruesome killing of the Head of Gatawa District in Sabon Birni…
Fidelity Bank Slammed with N555.8m Fine for Data Breach As NDPC Cracks Down on Non-Compliance
The National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has imposed a hefty fine of N555.8 million on Fidelity Bank for violating the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDP Act) and the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR). This move marks a significant crackdown on…
Nigerians To Pay More for “Upgraded” International Passport As New Travel Document’s Tariff Takes Off
In a move that’s left many Nigerians feeling “passport-less,” the federal government has announced a significant increase in the cost of obtaining the country’s international passport. The new fees, which take effect on September 1, 2024, are part of efforts…
Benue State Governor Launches ‘Save the Benue Child’ Project to Tackle Child Trafficking and Exploitation
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has inaugurated the State Steering Committee of the ‘Save the Benue Child’ project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the challenges facing children in the state, including child trafficking, exploitation, and abuse. Speaking…
Court Orders Temporary Forfeiture of $2.04 Million, Lands, and Shares Linked to Former CBN Governor Emefiele
In a significant development, Justice Akintayo Aluko of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the temporary forfeiture of $2.04 million, seven choice landed properties in Ikoyi, and two share certificates of Queensdorf Global Fund Limited trust, all allegedly…
Senate Committee Slams Police, NNPC, FIRS, NIS, Defence Ministry for Disregarding Parliamentary Invitations
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has expressed its disappointment and frustration with the heads of several government agencies, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), the police, and the Defence Ministry,…
CNPP Wants Tinubu To Probe Subsidy Scam, Bad Petrol Imports, and Refinery Mismanagement
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has expressed outrage over the recent controversies surrounding the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), including allegations of subsidy scams, importation of substandard petroleum products, and mismanagement of the Port Harcourt Refinery….
Kogi Concerned Citizen Initiative Endorses Philip Ameh for Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Chairman
In a significant development, the Kogi Concerned Citizen Initiative has announced its endorsement of Comrade Philip Ameh as its preferred candidate for the chairmanship position of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government in the upcoming October 2024 elections. The Initiative, founded in 2015,…
